THTR 160: Introduction to Acting

Theatre Arts · 3 credits · Theatre Arts and Dance

Fundamentals of acting with emphasis on basic techniques and tools used by the actor. Includes improvisation; resume writing; auditioning; and vocal, physical and emotional awareness.

Offered in 20 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Spring 2027).

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Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (3)

THTR 260, THTR 266, THTR 322

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

THTR 260 Acting Studio I: Theory
- THTR 261 Voice Studio I: Voice and Breath (continues on its page)
- THTR 264 Movement Studio I: Grotowski
- THTR 366 Musical Theatre
- THTR 368 Acting for the Camera
THTR 266 Foundations in Singing for Theatre
THTR 322 Improvisation for Teaching Artists

Syllabi and course websites

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Dudenbostel, Heather	14	Fall 2021 to Winter 2027
Gil, Eva	6	Winter 2023 to Fall 2026
St John, Adam	6	Winter 2021 to Spring 2022
Mueller, Evan	5	Spring 2021 to Winter 2027
Hartley, T'ai	2	Spring 2025 to Spring 2026
Mac, Ericka	2	Winter 2024 to Winter 2026
Finney, Shirley	1	Spring 2021
Streifel, Nathan	1	Spring 2024

Every offering in the listed terms (38 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Spring 2027	1	20354	Applied Performance	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Staff	0/16	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2027	1	10366	Applied Performance	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Mueller, Evan	0/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2027	02	10481	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	0/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2026	2	40702	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	21/22	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2026	1	42427	Applied Performance	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Gil, Eva	22/22	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2026	02	20386	Applied Performance	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Hartley, T'ai	24/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2026	02	10529	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	22/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2026	01	10400	Applied Performance	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Mac, Ericka	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025	02	40760	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	20/22	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025	0	42759	Applied Performance	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Gil, Eva	13/22	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2025	02	20415	Applied Performance	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Hartley, T'ai	18/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2025	01	20414	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2025	02	10562	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	17/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2025	01	10425	Applied Performance	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Mueller, Evan	13/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	02	40814	Applied Performance	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	22/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	0	43624	Applied Performance	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Gil, Eva	21/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2024	0	20486	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Streifel, Nathan	13/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2024	0	20487	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Gil, Eva	19/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2024	02	10648	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	14/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2024	01	10498	Lecture	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Mac, Ericka	15/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2023	02	40919	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2023	01	40693	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Mueller, Evan	22/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2023	0	20501	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	22/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2023	0	20502	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Gil, Eva	20/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2023	02	10683	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	17/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2023	01	10520	Lecture	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Gil, Eva	16/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022	02	40951	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022	01	40719	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Mueller, Evan	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2022	0	20539	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	St John, Adam	23/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2022	0	20540	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	St John, Adam	18/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2022	02	10755	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	22/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2022	01	10576	Lecture	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	St John, Adam	17/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2021	02	41050	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	Dudenbostel, Heather	22/24	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2021	01	40803	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 399	St John, Adam	20/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021	0	20577	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · REMOTE SYNC	Finney, Shirley	14/24	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021	0	20578	Lecture	MW 8:30am-9:50am · PA 282	Mueller, Evan	19/20	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2021	02	10801	Lecture	TR 8:30am-9:50am · PA 282	St John, Adam	8/24	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2021	01	10608	Lecture	WF 8:30am-9:50am · PA 282	St John, Adam	9/24	Face to Face Instruction